2002 Honda City vs. 2007 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2007 Honda Pilot is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda City would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Pilot (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 2002 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Pilot weights approximately 1068 kg more than 2002 Honda City. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Honda Pilot (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda City. 2007 Honda Pilot has automatic transmission and 2002 Honda City has manual transmission. 2002 Honda City will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda Pilot will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda City | 2007 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | City | Pilot |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 942 kg | 2010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2710 mm |
